Constitution Study Radio

This morning we will discuss the American Concepts of The United States "are", Patriotism vs. Nationalism, and the rule of law.  After the American Concepts of freedom, we will discuss the Preamble. Through the Constitution with Douglas V. Gibbs

The Character of Americanism. To understand the Character of Americanism, we will discuss how the Spanish came to the New World as conquerers, and the English came as entrepreneurs. We will examine the difference between the Spanish Conquistadors, and the English Charters, and how that contributed to American exceptionalism.  We will also discuss Religious Freedom in America, and the early idea of State Sovereignty. Through the Constitution with Douglas V. Gibbs

What makes this nation exceptional? What does exceptionalism mean? When did America begin to be exceptional? Marching through the Constitution with Douglas V. Gibbs

Today we begin to march through the United States Constitution. In this episode I will explain some of the basics, and what you can expect.

Myth #25: The President has to ask Congress for permission to wage war because the Constitution gives the Congress the authority to declare war.

Myth #24: The Federal Government's job is to tell the States what they can and can't do.

Myth #23: Progressive Income Tax Rate is Constitutional because of the 16th Amendment.

Myth #22: The Federal Government has Implied Powers that are not specifically enumerated by the Constitution.

Myth #21: Executive Orders can modify law.

Myth #20: Constitution is an outdated document, or a living document. Through the Constitution With Douglas V. Gibbs

Myth #19: Being born in the United States satisfies the definition of Natural Born Citizen. Through the Constitution With Douglas V. Gibbs

Myth #18: The Constitution ensures no taxation without representation.. Through the Constitution With Douglas V. Gibbs

Myth #17: The Necessary and Proper Clause allows the federal government to pass any law it deems necessary and proper. Through the Constitution With Douglas V. Gibbs

Myth #16: The role of government is to ensure equality through social justice. Through the Constitution With Douglas V. Gibbs

Myth #15: The Founding Fathers were deists. Through the Constitution with Douglas V. Gibbs